Popular Pumpkin Patch Farms Around Santa Cruz

SANTA CRUZ, CA — The Santa Cruz area is filled with fun family traditions in the autumn: cool nights around a bonfire, the first sip of hot apple cider and the annual excursion to nearby pumpkin patches to find the best pumpkin.

The perfect Halloween pumpkin is waiting. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer complimentary hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is relatively safe, but mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Santa Cruz area to visit in 2021:

• Post Street Farm
• The Great Pumpkin Patch
• Live Oak Glass Pumpkin Patch
• Gizdich Ranch
• Crystal Bay Farm
• Post Street Farm
• Rodoni Farms - U Pick Em Pumpkins